[ Eds. He wonders when he went from Munson to Eds in Harrington's mind. They must have become friends somewhere along the line. That's the only explanation he can find for the way that Steve looks at him, like he can actually see what he's thinking. Or the sheer frustration and exhaustion he can hear in his voice.

Eddie swallows, something in his stomach twisting at the thought that he matters to Steve Harrington. ] Okay, okay. You don't have to sound so torn up about it.

[ It's meant to come out as a joke, but it falls flat between them. He catches Steve's eye and looks away rubbing at his face. ] I promise not to be a big goddamn hero, okay? I'll use all of you as body shields. First sign of danger, I'll turn and run away. And that'll be that. Happy?